1 Corinthians 5:12
What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 5:12?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 5:12 guide us in judging those inside the church?

3. Why is it important to distinguish between judging insiders and outsiders?

4. How can we apply 1 Corinthians 5:12 in church discipline today?

5. What other scriptures support the principle found in 1 Corinthians 5:12?

6. How does this verse affect our interactions with non-believers?

7. What does 1 Corinthians 5:12 teach about judging those outside the church?

8. How should Christians apply 1 Corinthians 5:12 in modern society?

9. Does 1 Corinthians 5:12 suggest Christians should only judge fellow believers?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 5?

11. What does the Bible say about church discipline?

12. Is it right to judge others?

13. Who are you to judge others?

14. Is it right to judge others?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's instruction in 1 Corinthians 5:12 challenge our understanding of judgment within the church today?

2. In what ways can we apply the principles of accountability and restoration in our local church community?

3. How do the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-17 complement Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 5:12?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure that our approach to church discipline is loving and restorative?

5. How can we balance the need for internal accountability with the call to be a witness to those outside the church?1. How does the church today deal with blatant immorality within its ranks?

2. What lessons can we learn from Paul's response to the situation in Corinth?

3. How can we apply the principle of not tolerating "a little leaven" in our personal lives?

4. How does the metaphor of leaven speak to you in maintaining your personal moral integrity?

5. How does this chapter inform the way we approach discipline within the church?

6. How do you reconcile the necessity of judgement within the church with the teaching to "not judge"?

7. What can we learn from this chapter about the Christian's relationship with non-believers?

8. How can we distinguish between judging people within and outside the church in modern day living?

9. How does Paul's instruction about not associating with immoral believers challenge you in your personal relationships?

10. How can we effectively balance grace and discipline in a Christian community?

11. What does it mean to celebrate the feast with "the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth"?

12. How does this chapter guide us in addressing the challenge of maintaining the purity of the church in a morally lax society?

13. How does the command to "remove the evil person from among you" apply to modern church settings?

14. How should we respond when a Christian brother or sister continues in blatant sin?

15. How does the balance between church judgement and God's judgement manifest in your church's teachings?

16. How can we cultivate an environment of accountability, correction, and restoration within our Christian community?

17. How does this chapter inform our approach to dealing with serious sins within our Christian circles?

18. In what ways can we ensure that the church remains 'unleavened' in a world filled with 'leaven'?

19. How does Paul's approach to handling immorality in the church inform your approach to similar situations in your life?

20. What implications does Paul's exhortation have for maintaining personal holiness within the body of believers?

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